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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.89, 1,712.44 and 681.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.89, 1,712.44 and 681.39 is: 940.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.89 : 1,712.44 = 681.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.89/1,712.44 = 681.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.89x = 1,712.44 × 681.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.89x = 1,166,840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,840.34/1,240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.33

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